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Seeking Better Tools than Fintech Platforms Provide? Build Your Own
Simon O’Shea explains why financial advisors should look beyond fintech platforms and build custom tools for better investment outcomes.
Pricey Stocks Charge Into CPI, Earnings and Fed, All in One Day
Explore how stocks react to CPI data, earnings reports, and Federal Reserve decisions. Insights from Thomas Carroll of Ballast Rock.
Tom Carroll on Schwab Network Opening Bell with Jenny Horne - 14 July 2026
Ballast Rock Founder and CEO Tom Carroll argues that energy is the “picks and shovels” investment behind the AI boom, as growing data center demand requires major upgrades to the power grid. He also examines the shortage of affordable rental housing in the U.S., explaining how high construction costs and elevated interest rates have squeezed supply, while advances in manufactured homes could help address the crisis.
Tom Carroll Bloomberg Interview - 13 July 2026
Ballast Rock Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Carroll, spoke with Bloomberg Radio on Monday July 13th, 2026.
Michael Welch Joins Ballast Rock Asset Management as Head of Investor Relations and Capital Formation
Ballast Rock Asset Management, the diversified alternative investment manager, today announced that it has appointed Michael G. Welch, CFA, as Head of Investor Relations and Capital Formation.
Real Estate Private Credit Fund Launch
Ballast Rock Asset Management announces the official launch of our Real Estate Private Credit Fund to be led by Max Jackson as Portfolio Manager.
Max Jackson Named Managing Director and Private Credit Portfolio Manager
Max Jackson is named Managing Director and will manage private credit strategies at Ballast Rock Asset Management and lead M&A advisory at Ballast Rock Capital.
Leadership Interview with Smart Money Circle - April 2025
Ballast Rock Founder and CEO Thomas Carroll was recently interviewed on Smart Money Circle by hosts Adam Sarhan to discuss his leadership experience and lessons learned.
Ballast Rock Real Estate: A Year of Impact - Value Added in 2024
As we look forward to the year ahead, Danielle Miner takes the opportunity to highlight some of the notable wins for the Sunbelt Properties team in 2024.
Venture Atlanta 2024 Conference Recap
The Ballast Rock Asset Management and Acronym Venture Capital* teams recently attended the Venture Atlanta 2024 conference.
BR AVC Growth Fund Second Launch Announcement and Webinar
We are pleased to announce the launch of the second close for the BR AVC Growth Fund, which is a diversified fund investing growth equity in later stage (Series B or later) venture capital portfolio companies.
Ballast Rock Announces Launch of Sunbelt Multifamily Fund III
The launch of the latest Sunbelt fund (SB3) will continue Ballast Rock Real Estate’s focus on workforce multifamily in the U.S. Southeast.